About the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Certificate
Build the clinical skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation needed for a career as a licensed mental health counselor.
Viterbo’s program combines rigorous coursework with supervised clinical training to prepare students for professional counseling practice. Students develop skills in assessment, intervention, and ethical decision-making while learning to support diverse client needs across a range of mental health settings.
Note: To be eligible for this certificate program, candidates must currently be a licensed school counselor. Those that did not come from a CACREP-accredited program may have additional credits to take.
Available Degrees
Why study this program at Viterbo?
Designed for the adult learner
The Mental Health Counseling program offers a flexible format that allows students to balance graduate education with career, family, and personal responsibilities. Students can complete the program within seven years and progress at a pace that works for them without a lock-step cohort structure. This adaptable schedule provides the convenience and support adult learners need to pursue their professional goals.
Benefit from successful student outcomes
The Mental Health Counseling program prepares students for success, with a 95% job placement rate and excellent licensure outcomes for graduates pursuing professional counseling careers.
Counseling Faculty
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